Can you be a student and still get LCWRA?
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cwatson0000
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I have LCWRA however am due to start a full time course in September. Can you be a student and still get LCWRA?
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Provided you are still eligible for UC (parent, part of a couple or receiving a disability benefit) your UC entitlement will still include the LCWRA element. Your student income will be taken into account and your UC reduced accordingly.
More information on UC and students here
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/benefits-higher-education-students
(I recall you aware in NI.)Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
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Hi Ross, sorry only just seen your reply now!
I’ll be doing Business Level 2 at college. -
That sounds great @cwatson0000 Are you looking forward to it?
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